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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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